Smoking

Smoking can certainly take its toll on any individual. Not only are there several harmful effects to one's health from it, but it can also be quite costly from a financial standpoint. In some states, more than others. So how much does is cost to be a smoker in Wyoming?

The same report put the annual cost of being a Wyoming smoker at almost $26,000 a year.

In states where testing is allowed, applicants must consent to submit to nicotine screening in the future to be considered.

Effective December 26th, 2019, the minimum age for buying tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, vaping products, etc.) is now 21.

Officials say 95% of smokers start before the age of 21.

The numbers show slightly more women than men are smoking, but far more men are using smokeless tobacco products.

The proposal now goes to the state Senate for debate.

This year's report shows local law enforcement issued 69 citations for violations of state law prohibiting the sale of tobacco to minors.

The Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program is offering a new option to help smokers kick the habit. A free three-month Chantix prescription is being offered to Wyoming residents who enroll in the program by June 30. "We've offered financial support for Chantix for quite some time, but here for awhile we're going to offer that prescription cost for free," said Wyoming Department of Health Spokeswom

Wyoming continues to see overall significant declines in junior high and high school students saying they use alcohol and cigarettes, according to new survey results.